eMeter and HD Supply Utilities Offer Smart Meter Data Management Solutions to North American Utilities

SAN MATEO, Calif., Nov. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- eMeter, a leader in Smart Grid management software, and HD Supply Utilities, North America's largest electric utilities distributor, today announced an agreement that offers eMeter's Smart Grid Appliance as a critical component of HD Supply Utilities' GridAdvance™, an integrated, end-to-end smart grid solution.  The Smart Grid Appliance brings well-designed and financially practical Smart Meter Data Management solutions to meet business and regulatory demands of utility customers.

"By combining eMeter's expertise in meter data management software and HD Supply Utilities' extensive relationships with North American utilities, eMeter can further support the growing demand for smart energy services," said Lisa Caswell, Worldwide Vice President of Alliances, eMeter. "We're excited to work with HD Supply Utilities and demonstrate how smart meter data management can be seamlessly integrated with utilities' existing Smart Grid infrastructure."

HD Supply Utilities will work with eMeter and North American utilities to manage all technical integration aspects of a project.  The Smart Grid Appliance consists of server hardware, storage and software from IBM® and eMeter that is pre-integrated and readily scalable.  It allows utilities to quickly realize all benefits of their Smart Grid assets and build meaningful demand management capabilities while improving operations and customer service.

"It is important for HD Supply Utilities to work with a provider that has a longstanding track record of success in providing utilities with unparalleled service and high-quality products at competitive pricing," said Geff Smith, vice president of Automation, HD Supply Utilities. "eMeter's proven, low-risk and efficient approach with utilities in North America makes them a natural fit for HD Supply Utilities' GridAdvance™ solution."

About eMeter

eMeter provides essential software that enables electric, gas and water utilities to realize the full benefits of Smart Grid. Leading utilities worldwide depend on eMeter Smart Grid Management software to reduce operational costs, improve customer service, and drive energy efficiency. With the most large-scale deployments in the industry and strategic partnerships with Accenture, IBM, Logica, and Siemens, eMeter has built a reputation for unparalleled expertise that ensures customer success. For more information visit: www.emeter.com.

About HD Supply Utilities

As North America's largest electric utilities distributor, HD Supply Utilities (www.hdsupply.com/utilities) is a business of HD Supply (www.hdsupply.com), a leading wholesale distribution company, providing a broad range of products and services to professional customers in the infrastructure & energy, maintenance, repair & improvement and specialty construction markets. With a diverse portfolio of industry-leading businesses, HD Supply is one of the largest diversified wholesale distributors in North America, with approximately 680 locations.

SOURCE eMeter

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